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Forest bio-fibre, carbon, carbon sequestration benefits

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This information bulletin is intended to clarify ownership and rights of recognized greenhouse gas benefits associated with managing forest carbon in Alberta.

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Quantification protocol for engine fuel management and vent gas capture projects. Version 1.0

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases (primarily methane) normally vented to the atmosphere. The quantification approaches for measuring GHG reductions for both components are based on measurement and monitoring and thus provide a high level of accuracy. The protocol is written for those familiar with the operation of natural gas combustion engines and control systems that manage the fuel consumption for these engines.

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Quantification protocol for instrument gas to instrument air conversion in process control systems. Version 1.x

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This protocol serves as a generic ‘recipe’ for project proponents to follow in order to meet the measurement, monitoring, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for reductions resulting... More ≫

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This protocol serves as a generic ‘recipe’ for project proponents to follow in order to meet the measurement, monitoring, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for reductions resulting from conversion of instrument gas to instrument air in process control systems. A process flow diagram for a typical project using compressed air to provide pressure to instrument controllers. Upon conversion, all methane that would have been vented will be replaced by compressed air.

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Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between : Minister of Environment and Minister of Transportation and Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA)

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The objective of this MOU is to develop a framework in which AENV, TRAN and the ARHCA can work together to facilitate strategies for GHG emissions reductions that enable the industry to adjust to... More ≫

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The objective of this MOU is to develop a framework in which AENV, TRAN and the ARHCA can work together to facilitate strategies for GHG emissions reductions that enable the industry to adjust to a carbon constrained future and help Alberta meet the targets set out in the 2008 Climate Change Strategy and the Provincial Energy Strategy.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for tillage system management. Version 1.3

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This protocol provides a default methodology for quantifying carbon offsets through projects that undertake reduced tillage on agricultural land. Theoretically, this protocol can be applied to all... More ≫

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This protocol provides a default methodology for quantifying carbon offsets through projects that undertake reduced tillage on agricultural land. Theoretically, this protocol can be applied to all land and all agricultural producers across the country; however, more work will need to be done for soil zones outside the prairies with respect to the assurance factor.

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Quantification protocol for anaerobic treatment of wastewater projects. Version 1.0

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This protocol is applicable to projects that involve the capture and destruction of methane produced from anaerobic wastewater treatment processes and take actions to prevent the venting of biogas... More ≫

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This protocol is applicable to projects that involve the capture and destruction of methane produced from anaerobic wastewater treatment processes and take actions to prevent the venting of biogas to the atmosphere. These systems could be installed as retrofits or modifications to existing wastewater treatment operations or implemented at new Greenfield facilities as the best available control technology. The feedstock to the anaerobic digestion system may be untreated industrial wastewater or sludge produced from other wastewater treatment processes at the project site.

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Alberta Environment report on . . . greenhouse gas emissions [2006-2009]

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In 2002, Alberta signaled its commitment to manage climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the province by passing the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act. One of the first actions... More ≫

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In 2002, Alberta signaled its commitment to manage climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in the province by passing the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act. One of the first actions taken under the new legislation was to develop a mandatory reporting program for large industrial emitters in Alberta. Beginning in 2004, large industrial emitters in the province were required to submit an annual report on their previous year’s greenhouse gas emissions. The province has now collected data for six consecutive reporting periods, including the 2009 emissions year.

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Climate change and Alberta's forests : an information and discussion paper of predicted implications

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This report collates and synthesizes much of the current information and scientific literature on the impacts of climate change on forests and forest ecosystems, with special relevance to the... More ≫

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This report collates and synthesizes much of the current information and scientific literature on the impacts of climate change on forests and forest ecosystems, with special relevance to the province of Alberta. Forest ecosystems are highly dependent upon climate for distribution of tree species, their growth, productivity and health, and are predicted to respond in a variety of ways to a changing climate. This report presents an overview of the major impacts predicted to occur during the 21st century. Based upon climate change projections for Alberta, significant impacts reviewed are in relation to tree species distributions, changes in forest ecosystems and biodiversity, wetland areas, growth and productivity responses of trees, disturbance events, forest genetics, invasive species, and with an emphasis on forest health-related issues. The main purposes of this report are to serve as an information source, to increase awareness of the potential impacts of climate change on...

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Specified gas emitters regulation : technical guidance for completing baseline emissions intensity applications. Version 2.0

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This document is intended to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of the baseline emissions intensity applications. Greenhouse gas emissions... More ≫

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This document is intended to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of the baseline emissions intensity applications. Greenhouse gas emissions intensity is regulated on a facility-by-facility basis. Targets are set at the facility and that facility's performance over time is compared against its approved baseline emissions intensity.

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Quantification protocol for aerobic composting projects. Version 1.1

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This protocol covers the diversion of organic residues from landfill for biological decomposition to a condition sufficiently stable for nuisance-free storage and for safe use in land application.

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